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Meet Julian Graves

Co-Founder

Turning around and rapidly growing media and events businesses, drawing on 35 years of operating experience.

About Julian Graves

An expert in events, digital media, and training, Julian is one of Collingwood’s most experienced advisers. With over 30 years of media experience, he’s a pro at turning around and rapidly growing businesses. Julian is former MD of the Gaming and Consumer divisions at Clarion Events.

Specialisms

• Conference production and sponsorship sales

• General management

• Media and direct marketing

Career Highlights

• Former MD of the Gaming and Consumer divisions at Clarion Events.

• 35 years of media experience spanning events, digital media, and training.

• Helped take DCD from a refinancing deal to a £25m private equity transaction in four years; advised 1LoD through growth, value creation, and exit, tripling enterprise value in four years.

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